Your Dog and Your Cat 



better not to force the matter, but desist till later, 

 when another attempt can be made. 



When a dog is unconscious following a fit or a 

 fall, he may be quickly revived by the fumes of 

 aromatic spirits of ammonia. A piece of cotton 

 saturated with the ammonia is held to the nose. If 

 the dog is not breathing, artificial respiration must 

 be forced by pressing the chest at regular intervals. 



Vaginal. — The introduction of foreign substances 

 into the vagina is attended with great danger and 

 should not be attempted by any one not thoroughly 

 familiar with the operation. Those who breed 

 dogs, however, will be frequently called upon to 

 douche their bitches and a knowledge of the pro- 

 cedure will not come amiss. All water used should 

 be boiled and the douche bags, pans, etc., thoroughly 

 cleaned. The hair and skin around the vagina must 

 be well washed to rid it of any dirt or discharge. 

 The hand of the operator must be absolutely clean. 

 The dog is held by an assistant with one hand on 

 the neck and the other under the abdomen. The 

 douche bag may be held by a third person or fast- 

 ened about two feet above the animal. Plain boiled 

 water may be used or table salt may be added in 

 the proportions of a tablespoonful to the quart. 

 This should be as hot as the hand can comfortably 

 bear. The end of the tube is lubricated with olive 

 oil or vaseline and inserted into the vagina from 

 one to two inches and a part of the solution used. 

 After this has been forced out, more is allowed 



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